Killer Queen

Fantastic food, the charcuterie plate was superb! The killer queen wine that is bourbon barrel aged it's fantastic. Good enough that we actually bought a bottle to take home. And the price is unbelievable! This is a must visit location for anybody who wants to have a wonderful time, a quaint location, and a chic type of visit.

I mean with the name Killer Queen how could you not want to visit? It is a wine spot but they also offer beer, cider and zero proof options. They also have a small food menu if you are hungry. I really loved the ambiance and drink options available. I will definitely need to come back to check out the outdoor space. Cheers!

This place has a very cool vibe to it overall and was pretty busy for a Thursday night around 9p. I sat at the only seat available at the bar and was immediately introduced to many different varieties of wines including orange wines which I had never had before. Both Sylvia and Chandler were absolutely amazing at explaining all the wines and how they are made to me. I was able to taste a few of the orange wines which I ended up including in my wine flight. For food, I had the Bread & Sauce while having my wines which paired well with the variety of wines in my flight. Afterwards, I had Sil's cookies which was so chewy and warm; I wasn't originally going to have it, but Sylvia highly recommended it and I'm so happy that I ended up having them. The chocolate chip cookies were the perfect end to my evening!

An Art Deco mixed with an eclectic feel, this wine bar is top notch. The staff were knowledgeable about an array of wines served and extremely friendly. The co-owner was down to earth and passionate about the business which reflects into the customer experience. Highly recommend visiting this gem in the heart of downtown Durham.

This location has been several different businesses over the years including another wine bar before COVID. We follow them on Instagram and had been meaning to stop by. We finally did on a Friday evening after catching a free concert in the nearby Durham Central Park. The decor is fun and funky and the staff is very outgoing and friendly. You can sit inside or go out the back to a cool little patio area -- which is what we did. We enjoyed our wines (they have a wide and ever-changing selection) and the fun vibe, although wine bar prices are usually more expensive than beer taprooms. I believe they also offer light bites since we saw a server carry a plate by. Definitely a fun place to visit.

Favorite wine spot. Drink outside the set up is great. Staff is best part. Matt always adds extra attention but everyone is amazing. I could get a room and live there.

Visiting Durham & came here bc of the name & loved eveything about it. Narrow, dim lit wine bar decked with a speakeasy vibe!!! Love everything from the wine list, charcuterie, decor to the knowledgeable and fun friendly staff!!!

I was looking for new places to eat and saw the name Killer Queen which peaked my interest. Digging in deeper found it is a wine bar. I love really cute wine bars and the decor and ambiance did not disappoint! Took one of my good friends to start for her 40th birthday dining start. We were served champagne which was super nice. We got a really nice bottle of wine after tasting two I was interested in purchasing. We also got a charcuterie board. I think they forgot us a few times but the board finally came, it was delicious and they took care of us on the issue. I'll be taking the hubbie for sure.

We had an amazing time and cannot wait to come back. The staff was so helpful and patient. They gladly poured us samples as we tried to pick the perfect bottle of wine to share. We also ordered a charcuterie platter and was pleasantly surprised by the amount of food and the accompaniments that came with it. Everything was delicious.

This place is absolutely marvelous. We walked by it going to dinner and came to it after we ate and were immediately greeted by a wonderfully happy staff indoors and by the owner out on the back patio. She was bubbly happy to see us and offered blankets to us for more comfortable seating. We didn't get any food but the light bites looked great and they have a fantastic wine selection. I cannot say enough great things about this place. I'm writing this as I'm actively enjoying the wine and have been checked in on by the staff. Two thumbs up, five stars, 10/10. Give this place your business especially if you're looking for a chill vibe night or a date night.